"Should be the next match to make" - Fans clamor for Reece McLaren's world title challenge against Demetrious Johnson
The goal of any ONE athlete is to become a world champion and if fans could have it their way, the always-exciting Reece McLaren should be next in line for an opportunity at the ONE flyweight MMA world championship held by Demetrious Johnson.
ONE Championship recently posted some 'Mighty Mouse' highlights on Instagram and asked fans in the caption:
"Committed to the vision 💪 Who should ONE Flyweight MMA World Champion Demetrious Johnson defend his throne against next? @mighty"
Fans quickly lit up the comments section with them hoping to see 'Lightning' get his shot at the flyweight MMA throne:
"@reecelightning91 vs @mighty PLEASE"
"DJ 🐭 vs. @reecelightning91 ⚡should be the Next match to make! 🔥🔥🔥 @onechampionship"
"Reece McLaren 🔥👊👍@reecelightning91"
"@reecelightning91 100%"
It seems that everyone hoping to see McLaren challenge for a world title reached him and had a cheeky response in the same comments section:
"🙋♂️🙋♂️🙋♂️"
The CMBT Training Centre product has been fighting in the world's largest martial arts promotion since 2015 and he has had great success since then, winning seven of his 10 bouts by way of a finish.
Reece McLaren believes he has finally earned his ONE world championship shot
In his last contest, the Australian star pulled off a stunning split decision win over streaking Chinese knockout artist Hu Yong and winning in that manner has him convinced that he will fight for the flyweight MMA world title next.
Reece McLaren stated in the post-fight interview:
"It's been a long run. It's been a long journey, man. I feel like I've paid my dues."
With an impressive ONE resume that includes victories over the likes of Gianni Subba, Tatsumitsu Wada, Xie Wei, and Windson Ramos, fighting for and winning the flyweight MMA world championship would tie it all up perfectly.